Southbend Gas Convection Oven BGS/12

Disconnect the power supply to the appliance before cleaning

Ensure the power switch is in the 'OFF' position when cleaning the blower wheel

Have a qualified service technician clean and adjust the unit

Examine and clean the oven’s venting system

Loosen the two set screws that secure the temperature-control knob to the temperature-control shaft.

Remove the knob from the shaft, being careful not to rotate the knob or shaft.

Replace the knob on the shaft so that the indicator mark on the knob points directly at the temperature that was measured at the center of the oven.

Ensure all tools are removed from the oven area.

Disconnect the power supply to the appliance

Ensure the power switch is in the 'OFF' position before cleaning the blower wheel

Clean around the rear of the motor where the vent screen is located

Clean the primary air holes in the rear of the oven where grease or lint may have accumulated

Temperature Controller Check Procedure

Remove all trays and pans from the oven.

Place a thermocouple or a reliable mercury oven-type thermometer at the center of the middle rack.

Turn the oven ON and set the temperature control knob to 400 °F.

Did the amber 'heat on' light go out when the oven temperature was reached?

Allow three cycles for the temperature to stabilize. Enter the number of cycles completed.

Read the thermocouple or thermometer immediately after the light goes out for the third time.

Turn all thermostats and burner valves to 'OFF' position

Turn main gas valve to entire unit off

Remove valve panels and locate 1/8” plug in manifold

Remove plug and install a fitting appropriate to connect a manometer

Turn on main gas to unit and light pilots

Turn all burners and ovens to full 'ON' position and read manometer

Is the manometer reading correct for the gas type?